Job Description:
The Genoyer Lab is looking to hire a biological scientist to perform research related to RNA virology and innate antiviral immunity.
The Genoyer Lab is opening in January 6 and will study how viral RNA localization impacts infection and innate immunity during RNA virus infection, with a particular focus on flaviviruses.
We are looking for excited and motivated candidates to help launch our research program.
This position will entail designing and performing experiments related to virology, molecular biology, and cell biology.
Experimental approaches include cell culture, viral infection and related assays, molecular biology assays (nucleic acid isolation, PCR, western blot, molecular cloning), RNA imaging techniques, immunofluorescence assays, and fluorescence microscopy.
This position will also perform general laboratory maintenance including ordering, routine record keeping, supervising compliance with hazardous waste and biological safety requirements, inventory, maintaining stock solutions, equipment maintenance.
Design, implement, and conduct laboratory protocols and experiments.
Provide technical assistance to ongoing projects.
General laboratory maintenance: includes ordering, inventory, supervising compliance with hazardous waste and biological safety requirements, routine record keeping, maintaining stock solutions, and equipment maintenance.
Data analysis and technical review of data.
Organize results for presentation at lab meetings, research meetings, and publication in scientific journals.
Independently troubleshoots problems.
Supervision of OPS lab helper(s).
Expected Salary:$.- $.
Hourly and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Bachelor’s degree in biology or a closely related life science field; no experience required.
Preferred:The preferred qualifications here are also not correct.
I believe these are for Bio Sci II, not Bio Sci I.
For BioSci I I had:
• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology/immunology or coursework related to microbiology/immunology.
• Knowledge of molecular and cell biology techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis, RNA/DNA isolation, immunofluorescence
• Experience in mammalian cell culture, familiarity with aseptic technique and/or working with infectious samples
• Strong written and oral communication skills as evidenced by experience with scientific writing and presentation (may be through coursework)